Translation of Japanese word "舌" to English
舌
した
[shita]
IPA: /ɕata/
Meaning
NounThe flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce different sounds in speech.
How to use
舌 (shita) — 'tongue / below (homophone)'. 舌を出す — stick out one's tongue. 猫舌 (nekojita) — sensitive to hot food/drinks (lit. cat tongue).
🇬🇧 English
tongue
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 舌
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): した
Romaji Transcription: shita
Example Sentences
舌を洗ってください。
したをあらってください。
Please wash your tongue.
舌を洗うと、口の中が綺麗になる。
Rinsing the tongue makes the mouth clean.
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- 猫舌— sensitivity to hot food/drinks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "舌" mean?▼
The Japanese word "舌" means "tongue" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "舌"?▼
The word "舌" is read as "した" (shita). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the tongue inside the mouth.".
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